2016 Outback Bowl Halftime Show

Video courtesy of another band - this view from the back (Tennesse side) of the field.

photo by JJ Egge (AHS Marching Band Parent)

More to come!

Memories are made of this...

I am so thrilled for these two and the entire Armstrong High School Marching Band for the experiences that they have had this week in Florida. This is what memories and magic are made of... friendships, music and times together that culminate in life-long storytelling.

Catching a flight there tomorrow morning, I am thrilled to be able to finish up the week with them. They have another parade in Ybor City and will perform in the halftime show during the Outback Bowl.  Unfortunately, the halftime show is not televised, so between myself and a whole slew of parents, I am sure we will return with some video and pictures to share!

to be continued...

AHS Parade of Bands - Oct 13th, 2015

AHS Parade of Bands - Oct 13th, 2015
Video Link

Oliver is in the Freshman Band (first one to play) and is wearing a white shirt, right side of stage.

• 4:19
• 35:04
• 36:54
• 40:36

Henry is in the Symphonic Band (14:11) and is on the left-hand side of the stage.

• 20:47
• 22:53
• 29:59
• 36:00

I love a parade!

Rehearsals have paid off and these two are officially stepping off on the correct foot in their marching career.  Oliver's first year and Henry's third.  I am pretty stoked about their love of band, well, all things music to be truthful.  They make this Momma smile big and proud!

Plymouth Parade 2015

If you're looking to see them marching/playing before the seasons ends, here are a few opportunities in the month ahead:

Fri 10/2	MB - Football Game - Homecoming	7:00 PM	Armstrong Stadium
Sat 10/10	Kelly Drive Pumpkin Festival Parade	12:00 PM	SEA School
Tue 10/13	Parade of Bands Concert	7:00 PM	AHS Auditorium

Tue 10/31

Anoka Halloween Parade - Anoka, MN

1:00 PM         Mainstreet Anoka

I'm having so much fun being a band booster again this year.  It's a lot of work and a ton of volunteer hours. I remember fondly how much time my parents put into it and the friends they made with MY friends' parents.  Amazing the network of bonds you can make with like-minded souls.

I will be traveling down to Tampa to see them march at the Outback Bowl and in a parade in Ybor City in December. I am not chaperoning this trip, however, so will go as a spectator, cheer them on and take plenty of pictures! My airfare is booked and I will rent a room from a place on AirBnB.  A lifetime of memories packed into this trip for maboys and hopefully one they will remember fondly forever.

circa 1982 - my first year marching

1985 with Jon Kuno